About Us

With more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, from dishwasher to line cook to executive chef and owner, Chef Maurilio created El Taco because he wanted to build a menu inspired from his small town in the south of Puebla, Mexico, and offer the Upper East Side in NYC street style food with authentic flavors, fresh, quality ingredients, through recipes passed down from generation to generation.

Our Promise

At El Taco, we will never compromise on the quality of ingredients in our little slice of 2nd avenue. We source our ingredients by focusing on core Mexican staples, and no matter what time of year, you can be sure you’re eating the best NYC has to offer by transporting your taste buds to a small taco stand off the beaten path in Puebla.

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1452 2nd Avenue (off 76th Street) on the Upper East Side of NYC. Contact us at 646-360-2197 or connect with us on Instagram @eltaco_nyc

Get in Touch

Contact El Taco

Reach out to us with any questions regarding our menu, hours, or catering. We are here to serve you the best tacos outside of Mexico!